The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has demolished the entire structure of the Opal Convention Centre’s air-conditioned dome, which hosted Borivli’s biggest Navratri celebrations for the past two years. Civic officials allege that the structure was constructed illegally without permission from the relevant BMC departments, even as it was rented out for weddings, exhibitions, and large-scale events.

Located in Eksar village on New Link Road in Borivli West, the dome reportedly measured around 235 feet in length, 98 feet in width, and 30 feet in height. The complaint about its illegal construction was filed by social activist Reji Abraham.

The authorities in action during the demolition of the illegal AC dome at Opal Convention Centre, Borivli. The venue had been operating without civic permissions for over two years. Pics/Nimesh Dave